Murals of Moose Jaw

The Murals of Moose Jaw program gives visitors the opportunity to see Moose Jaw on a grand scale. Scenes depicting Moose Jaw’s early history can be found on the sides and fronts of buildings throughout the downtown core. Paintings, glass works, and a bas-relief all provide insight into the development of Moose Jaw.

1. Cruising Main StreetBehind Mae Wilson theatre at 217 Main Street North (20′ x 44′) By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw 2011A lively scene of Moose Jaw’s Main Street in the 20’s. Since it is painted on the back of the Old Capital Theater Building, some elements from the Capital Theatre are incorporated in the design. Two of the people, one in the window, and the worker at the side of the mural, are actually sculptures sticking out from the wall.

2. Opening Day Parade82 Manitoba St. West Wall 16′ x 50′By Gus Froese, Moose Jaw, 1990The opening day parade of the 1910 baseball season from railway station up Main Street.

3. Breaking New Ground80 High St. W. North Wall 16′ x 40′By Paul Geraghty, Avonlea, SK, 1990Representing the pioneer’s hopes of a golden future by “proving his land” 5 acres per year for 5 years to obtain title of ownership.

4. Sunday School60 Hochelaga St. W. 22′ x 24′By Marsha Wade Charlebois, Welland, Ont, 1991.This mural pays tribute to Eva Hasell and Winifred Tricehurst who did missionary work in the district in the 1920’s.

5. Stormin’ Main Street – 188344 Fairford St. W. East Wall 18′ x 80′By Dale Cline, Moose Jaw 1991An awesome perspective of Main Street looking North, just as a prairie storm is on the way.

6. The Lady and the Cow602 Main St. N. West Wall 28′ x 29′By Ernie Bereti, Mclean, SK. 1991For pioneer women on the prairies a cow was a prized possession. The lady is Mrs. Elizabeth Elliot.

8. A Tribute to Lewis Rice70 Stadacona St. W. 13′ x 16′ (McMaster Studio Bldg)By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2011The Mural is a tribute to Lewis Rice, an early Moose Jaw resident and Photographer.Using the equipment of the time, he created valuable historic records of rural and City life, especially the scenery and buildings. His works appeared on postcards, and in newspapers and books.

9. Fire Watch100 Fairford St. W. East WallBy Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw, 2009The Mural celebrates the history of the Moose Jaw Fire Department. The past of ours, and other communities contain stories of devastating fires, and the effort of firefighters to protect life and property. The gradual changes in equipment and methods are illustrated along with the awareness that the dedication and courage remain the same.

This Mural pays honor to the Lakota Sioux, Cree, Assiniboine, Metis, and other first nation people who made Camp at THE TURN, in the Moose Jaw Valley, a natural oasis in the prairie that provided shelter, wood, water and food, and was mainly used in the winter. The Mural is bordered with diamond shaped geometric designs symbolizing and showing consideration and appreciation of nature. The bit of hide painting in the background helps to tie the design together and show a little of the importance of the horse and buffalo. The Sioux quote at the bottom is another recognition of traditional Aboriginal connection to nature and the world around them.

16. The Sisters of Sion1236 3rd Avenue N.W. North Wall 16′ x 40′By Ernie Bereti, McLean, SK, 1992Celebrating the centennial of the founding order, the mural is an open-book format.

17. Lest We Forget268 High St W. 11′ x 54′By Dale Cline, Moose Jaw, 1992Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion this mural is dedicated to the men and women who fought in World War One and Two and beyond.

18. For the VeteransWest wall of The Moose Jaw Express Building on Manitoba Street WestBy David Paul, Moose Jaw, 2006The Mural was created to honor all the Veterans who fought, and are still fighting to provide us with the freedoms we enjoy, and take for granted. The work depicts the profile of a war-era female nurse, a sailor, an infantryman, and an airman.. He based it on those old war recruiting posters, and meant it to acknowledge all generations of people from Moose Jaw who have been affected by war.

19. Old Time Threshing Bee32 River St. E. 11′ x 63′By Paul Geraghty, Avonlea, SK, 1992.A tribute to the farmers who made the prairies the bread basket of the world.

21. National Light and Power Co.821 Main St. N. 11′ x 54′By Gus Froese, Moose Jaw, 1993This mural sponsored by the Moose Jaw Asphalt Co., depicts the change that electric lights made to the community.

22. March to the Pipes Forever500 1st Ave N.W. North Wall 20′ x 53′By Gus Froese, Moose Jaw, 1993A tribute to the Springs O’Heather All Girls Pipe Band and the Heather Highlanders Dancers.

23. Driving Through the Years80 Caribou St. W., West Wall 6′ x 21′By Nikki Howell and Bobbi Romanuk, Moose Jaw, 1994This ceramic tile mosaic depicts the history of the CAA Saskatchewan Motor Club from 1905 to the present.

25. Air Force Blue112 1st Avenue N.E. West Wall 16′ x 42′By Dale Cline, Moose Jaw, 1994Sponsored by 15 Wing Moose Jaw and members of Course 9401. It is a tribute to the training of pilots at the Base since 1940 to date.

34. Dancing on River Street21 Fairford St. E. – North Wall 10′ x 18′By Brian Romagnoli, Lincoln, Ont, 2002This mural offers a romantic retrospective glimpse of the exciting nightlife of River Street in the 1920’s.

35. Tribute to the Age of Theatre21 Fairford St. E. – West Wall 10′ x 18′By Brian Romagnoli, Lincoln, Ont, 2002This mural celebrates the theatres that Moose Jaw the cultural centre of southern Saskatchewan in the 1920’s.

36. Family GatheringIndoors at the Mosiac Stadium 1st Avenue & High Street NWMcCAIG MEZZANINE view from the front stairsBy Wei Luan, Edmonton, AB, 2002A life-size bronze sculpture of a family of moose.

38. Tribute to Gary HylandCorner of Home Street and 4th Avenue (25′ x 9′)By Grant McLaughlin, Moose Jaw SK. 2012Tribute Mural to Gary Hyland, a teacher, poet, and arts advocate; was commissioned by the South Hill Community Association and The Riverview Alumni association. The images depict his poetic memories of growing up in the South Hill area in the 40s and 50s.

39. History of the Moose Jaw Exhibition Company250 Thatcher Dr.- South WallShows the many facets of the Exhibition over the years.

40. The Tree of Life Corner of 3rd Ave NE& High St.Artist Joe DombowskyThe Tree of Life represents wisdom, strength, beauty,peace & faith in the future all of which are enduring values that best describe Saskatchewan people

41. Battle of the Booze Tourism CentreBy Joe DombowskyProhibition played a major role in the early years of our province. This is particularly true for Moose Jaw, the central point where “The Battle for the Booze’ was fought and finally decided. As Saskatchewan’s Chief Prohibition Officer, A. J.Hawke was one of the leading characters in this great cat and mouse game known as the prohibition area.

42. Veterinarian Mural 0 block of Hochelaga Street West on the back wall of Patterson Plaza/Rogers/shoppers Drug MartBy Noella CotnamA tribute to all the veterinarians who served in Moose over the years, and helped us keep our pets and animals healthy.

43. Chinese Mural West Wall of 240 High St. WBy Tony SegaleThe Chinese community has contribute a great deal to the development of the city of Moose Jaw and has integrated into the community in a seamless manner

44. A Tribute to the Métis Community 0 block of Hochelaga Street West on the back wall of Patterson Plaza/Rogers/shoppers Drug MartBy Ray Renooy Winnipeg, Manbitoba, 2007Mural of Louis Riel “Our people will sleep for a hundred years – but when they awake it will be the artists who bring back their culture”

45. The Last DambusterSouth wall of 212 Main St N (view from High St.)By Jon Butterworth, (Bushie) Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia 2007Ken Brown was a Moose Jaw native who flew with the famous Dambuster Squadron during the second World War and was awarded the CGM. Dambusters bombed dams in Germany. The operation was one of great difficulty, demanding very low flying and a high degree of skill and courage and close cooperation with the crews of the aircraft engaged. Flying Officer Robert Alexander Urquhart DFC, another Moose Jaw native, was also part of the Dam Buster mission, but his Plane was damaged in the bomb drop, and then gunned down on the return to base, killing all on board.

46. Capital Theatre Mural North Wall of Cultural Centre (view from Fairford St.)By David ButlerA ticket for the theatre in its heyday with a bevy of beauties to grace the stage

47. Riding For the BrandEast Wall Ashdown’s Furniture 38 High St WBy Grant McLaughlinCommissioned by Saskatchewan Stock Growers on their 100th Anniversary and dedicated to honor past and current Cattlemen and Cattlewomen of Saskatchewan. Riding for the Brand is an old west term for a loyal and dedicated Ranch Hand, and the Mural shows an early scene of driving cattle to the Rail yard, with a photo of the original Saskatchewan Stock Growers founders in the center.